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ONN 159W

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,523 mi
Last recorded61,523 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONN 159W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 61,523 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 61,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 61,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,777 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,400 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,400 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 60,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 58,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2013 57,223 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 57,193 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

BOTH EXHAUST CLAMPS ON CENTER EXHAUST BOXES HITTING UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

PROPSHAFT CENTER U/J SPLIT AND IN POOR CONDITION SECURING BOLTS MISSING WASHERS AND BOLTS PULLING THRU MOUNTING

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,920 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,336 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s mirror glass cracked but does not affect view to rear

vehicle just had full refurb

Fail 18 Aug 2010 53,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

o/s mirror glass is cracked but doesnt obscure view to rear

vehicle has just had full refurb

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,316 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 53,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play, slight parking brake travel

Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 48,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 48,854 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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ONN 159W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ONN 159W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ONN 159W registered?

ONN 159W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is ONN 159W safe to buy?

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